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HARRY ALLEN 

THE UNION SPY. 



A GRAND 



Allegorical Military Drama, 
IN FIVE ACTS, 



WITH NEW AND ORIGINAL TABLEAUX, MUSIC, SONGS, CHO- 
RUSES, SCENIC EFFECTS, AND SITUATIONS, NEVER BEFORE 
PRESENTED ON ANY STAGE. DRAMATIZED AND ADAPT- 
ED FROM ACTUAL INCIDENTS OF THE GREAT 



REBELLIO 



^■■CS?PYr: 



Maj. JOSEPH BARTON 



Late U. S. Vols. 




LANSING, MICH.: A 
W. S. George & Co., Printers and Binders. 

1873. 



NOTE TO THE PUBLIC. 



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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1ST2, by 

Maj. JOSEPH BARTON, 

in the Office of the Librarian of Congress. 



DRAMATIS PERSON^E! 



Harry Allen, the Union Spy. 

Edmund Randolph, son of Peyton Randolph. 

John Allen, a loyal Northern Farmer. 

Frank Allen, second son of Farmer Allen. 

Little Jimmie, third son of Farmer Allen. 

Peyton Randolph, a Wealthy Virginian. 

Uncle Sam, Servant to Peyton and Edmund Randolph. 

Jacob Van Dunderspeck, Germanic, but true to the core. 

Hans Van Dunderspeck, son of Jacob, and Champion Drillist. 

George Wilson, ) 

T^ TT r Friends of the Allen Boys. 

Fred, Horton, J •' 

Mrs. Mary Allen, wife of John Allen. 

Miss Nattie Allen, daughter of John Allen. 

Mrs. Emma Allen, wife of Harry Allen. 

Little Winnie, daughter of Harry and Emma. 

Goddess of Liberty, Sisters of Mercy, and Ladies for Tableaux. 



F E D E RA L S, 



Gen. Grant, Commanding U. S. Forces 

Gen. Rawlings, Chief of Staff. 

Maj. Drnt, a. D. C. 

Maj. Edmunds, A. A. Gen. 

Maj. Tracy, A. L Gen. 

Capt. Johnson, A. D. C. 

Capt. Mansfield, A. Q. M. 

CuL. Hall, Commanding Regiment. 

Capt. Towne, Commanding Co. A. 

Capt. Slayton, Commanding Co. B. 



CONFEDERATES 



Gen. Lee, Commauding Confederate Arm}-. 
Gen. Beauregard, Commanding Division C. S. A. 
Gen. Ould, Commissioner of Exchange. 
CoL. Howlet, Chief of Staff. 
Maj. May, A. D. C. 
Maj. Hontoon, a. a. Gen. 

Col. Randolph, Commanding 3d Va. lufautrj', C. S, A. 
Capt. Randolph, Commanding Co. A, 3d Va. Infantry, C. S. A. 
Sergt. DeYoe, Co. A, 3d Va. Infantry, C. S. A. 
CoRPOR.^L Clarke, Co. A, 3d Va. Infantry, C. S. A. 
Soldiers, Citizens, etc. 



COSTUMES 



Dress of the Period of 1801, 



HAERY ALLEN. THE UIION SPY. 



ACT I. 



SCENE I. — A northeru home — Plain chamber or dining-room, door in flat l. h.— Tabic 
partly spread— Nine chairs— Cradle l. h.— Burning grate n. c— Farmer Allen, Mary 
Allen, Nattie, Emma, Frank, and Jimmie discovered, each engaged in their 
respective duties. 

Music as curtain rises. 

Faumek a.— (impatiently) I wonder what in the world detains Harry 
so long ; why, he has been gone long enough to fix a dozen plows. I'm 
anxious to get my papers, for I want to hear from those rascals at 
Charleston. Oh, mother, where is Mr. Randolph and Edmund? I 
believe they intend leaving on the train this morning ? 

Mary A. — Yes, and they are up stairs packing now. Father, I do wish 
you would not commence arguing politics with Mr. Randolph this morn- 
ing, for he's just as ardent in his admiration of Southern rights and prin- 
ciples as j'OU are Northern. 

Farmeu a. — That's all very well to talk, mother, but I cannot sit still 
and listen to the bragging and abuse of those haughty Southerners with- 
out at least saying one word in our defense. Mr. Randolph and I were 
old class-mates, and if we do sometimes get warmed up in conversation, 
we are nevertheless firm friends. 

Mary A. — Well, at any rate, I wish you would not resume it again 
this morning, it will only end in trouble. They are so soon to leave us, 
I pray you let them depart in peace. Edmund went to bed last night 
real angry with you for the sentiments you expressed. 

Frank A. — Nevertheless father was right, and although they are old 
friends of the family, I for one do not care how soon they become angry, 
if defending the old flag and Union makes them so. 

Nattie — Now, Frank, do hush ; suppose j'ou do disagree on political 
questions, Avhat is the use of quarreling over it ? 

Frank— There you go again, always taking Edmund's part, and I do 
believe that if the South should secede, as they are talking of, and he 
were to go with it, you would be a regular little rebel. 



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Nattie — Frank, it is very unkind in you to say such a thing, for if 
Edmund were to take up arms against our old government, as dear friends 
as we have been, I would drop his acquaintance, and never wish to see 
him again. 

Frank — Forgive me, Nattie, I was wrong, for 1 know you are a true- 
hearted and loyal little girl. [Rising and looking off i.. h.] But here 
they come now. [Business. J 

[Enter M)\ R. and Edmund i-. 1 e., followedhy Sam^ 

Farmeu a. — Ah ! good morning, gentlemen, good morning ; so you 
are down at last; now we breakfast, 

Mr. Randolph — I am sorry we have kept you waiting, but we rather 
overslept ourselves this morning. 

Mary A. — Sam, you and Jimmie set the chairs to the table, [Busi- 
7iess.'\ There, — that will do. 

Farmer A.— Please be seated, gentlemen. [All take seats.'] 

Mary A. — Sam, bring in the coflFee, won't you ? 

Sam^Ycs, Missus. [Business.] 

Farmer A. — Mr. Randolph, what will I help you to, — a bit of the 
steak, or ham ? 

Mr. R.— Ham, if you please. 

Far.mer a. — And Edmund, what will 3-ou have ? 

Edmund — * - '• Of each, please. 

M.\RY A.— How will you take your coffee, Mr. Randolph ? 

Mr. R. — With sugar and cream, please. 

Mary A. — And Edmund ? 

Edmund — No sugar, please. 

Mr. R.— Allen, we are under lasting obligations to you all for our 
pleasant visit, and hope soon to have the pleasure of reciprocating at our 
home in Virginia. The unsettled condition of the country compels us 
to terminate it much sooner than we anticipated. 

Farmer A.— Thank you, thank you Randolph, some of us will, no 
doubt, avail ourselves of your generous invitation. 

Edmund— * * vj Think it is time yet ? 

Y K\\yiE.n A..— [Looking at watch.] You have plenty of time; the train 
leaves at eleven, and it's not nine yet. 

[Voice irithout L. ii., whoa!] 

Farmer A.— Jimmie, I thought I heard Harry drive up ; go and tell 
him to hitch the horses to the carriage, and take Mr. Randolph and 
Edmund lo the depot. 

Jimmie — Yes, sir. [Jimmie runs off' l. ii.] 

Mk. R.— Oh, never mind, Allen, going to all that trouble ; it's not far, 
and we can walk down just as well as not. 



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Farmer A. — It's no trouble, I assure you, to wait upon mj friends. 
[Enter Harry and Jimmie l. h.] 

Harry — * * * Before you were up — 

Mr. R. — Harry, what's the news in town this morning? [Business.'] 

Harry— * * * as I iiassed this morning— 

Emma — Yes ; Avere our folks all well ? 

Harry — * * * learn what it was. 

Farmer A. — [Emnri excitedly and reading from paper] The infamous 
rascals ; every one of them ought to be shot down like dogs ! 

Mahy K.—lRisimi.] Why father ; what's the matter? 

Farmer A. — Matter! matter enough ! [Shows paper.] The rebellious 
scoundrels in Charleston Harbor have opened tire on Fort Sumpter, and 
threaten to batter it down unless Major Anderson and his brave little 
garrison surrender. 

[Mr. and Mrs. Allen slowly take their seats at the table.] 

Mr. R. — What is that, Allen ? Plave they really made an open resist- 
ance? 

Farmer A.— Yes, mdeed they have, and they will repent it in sack- 
cloths and ashes ! 

Frank— The traitors ! Why, the Government will hang the last one of 
them. They cannot expect to resist with any possible chance of suc- 
cess. 

Edmtjnd— * * * Abolitionists of the North. 

Mr. R. — You are right, Edmund; and, Allen, although I cannot 
agree with such fire eaters as Yancy, Tombs, and others, yet I must say 
we have been basely imposed upon by those Ultra- Abolitionists. 

Farmer A.— Randolph, I do not want to begin this again, but you 
must not condemn the whole North for the actions of a few of its 
extreme radicals. 

Mr. R.— But, Allen, you have at last succeeded in electing for Presi- 
dent one of the very worst leading negro worshipers of the whole aboli- 
tion crew; and if we submit, we will be but little better than slaves to 
that tyrannical despot. All we ask is to be let alone. 

Farmer A. — Sirl I am astonished to hear such an announcement 
from you. Abraham Lincoln is a true and loyal man, fairly elected by 
a vote of the people of the United States, and if these traitorous villains 
dare to attempt an open resistance, ' ' By the Eternal " we will hang them 
higher than Flaman. [Rising grandly.] And has it come to this ?— that 
men, born and nurtured under freedom's flag, have become so base as to 
turn and rend it? trample it under their feet? stain its purity with fra- 



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ternal blood? If so, they will deeply rue the day their impious hands 
.were raised to do the accursed deed. 

Edmund — * * * [Business.] Father! I cannot listen to 
this any longer. [Business.] 

Mr. R. — Come, Edmund, keep quiet, do not get excited. [Cojisteriia- 
iion.] 

Edmund — * * * with bloody hands to hospitable graves. 

Nattie— Oh ! father ! Mr. Randolph, and Edmund, do quit discussing 
this disagreeable subject, and at least part friends. 

Haruy — * '' * Let others do as they may. 

Edmund— ■• * "" No, sir, that I never will. 

Harry— Then, sir, you will regret it. 

Edmund— * * * No, sir ; never ! 

Farmer A.— Mr. Randolph and Edmund, hear mc for one moment. 
Colonel Ethan Allen, who in the days of the Revolution captured Fort 
Ticonderoga, "in the name of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Con- 
gress," was my great-grandfather, and he was born and reared upon a 
soil that did not breed traitors. Upon his fair name and memory there 
is not a single blot or stain that can dim its brightness, for he fought in 
the defense of justice and of right. Old as I now am, I Avould go 
to-morrow and strike for liberty. Sir, I am devoted to my friends and 
love my family, but higher than all, I love my country and her flag. I 
love these boys of mine ; but, sir, if one of them were to utter in my 
presence the foul treason just uttered by that bantling of secession, I 
would thrust him from my home ; I would tear his immage from my 
heart, and his name should be a forbidden utterence at my fireside for- 
ever. Sir, I do not forget the respect due to hospitality, but no such 
traitor as that son of yours, can find shelter beneath old John Allen's 
roof. There is the door, sir, leave— leave ! [Business.] 

Mr. R. — [Excitedlp.] Very good, sir, we will go; but, Allen, I regret 
this for the memories of the past. Sam, get that baggage down, and we'll 
be oflF. [Business.] 

Sam — Yes, Massa! Goodness gracious! Massa Jimmic, didn't I don 
tele you so. 

Mr. R. — [Stamping foot indignnntli/.] Sliut up ! you black rascal, and 
get those things down. 

Sam— All right, Massa, Isc off. [E.rit r. 1 e.] 

Mary A. — Mr. Randolph and Edmund, I pray you, do not be rash ; 
father has been too hasty, and I know he is sorry for it. 

Nattie — Yes, and will undoubtedly ask pardon. [Business.] 

Harry — * * * Apologise to a traitor? No, never ! 

Edmund— * * * Lasting and bitter. 



HARRY ALLEN, THE UNION SPY. 9 

Hakky— """ * "•■" Trouble of kicking you out. [Business.] 
Edmund— Kick me out, will j'ou? [Business.] 

MUSIC. 

Mr. R. — Come, come, Edmund, no violence ; we will go at once. 

^BMTiNT)— [Excitedly.] * ■•• * For this insult. [E.vii l. 1 

E. Jul rr idly.] 

[Business for Nattie. ] 

Mr. II.— [Ironically, and boitinrj very lew.] I wish — you— a— very — 
good — morning. [£'.riY l. 1 e.] 

[All excitedly walk the stage.] 

Mary A. — Oh, Father! I'm so sorry this has happened ; what will 
the neighbors sa}'? 

Farmer A.— I don't care what the neighbors say. 

Sam — [Entering r. 1 e., with baggage.] Massa Allen, I'se mighty sorry 
bout dis fuss. I hates to go back to ole Varginny, for I node I nebber 
will git back to see you 'ens eny mor. 

Frank — [Stepping toicard Sam.] Well, Sam, they cannot compel you to 
go ; you'r in a free State now, and can remain if you wish. 

Sam — Am dat a fac, massa Frank? Den I'll stay shur. I'll jus go out 
de back way an hide 'till ole massa am off. 

[Exit r. 1 E., htirriedly, and change for coat covered irith flour, and, stand 
in L. 1 E. tcaiting cue.] 

[Knocking without L. H.J 

Mary A. — Jimmie, there's some ou6 knocking,— run see who it is. 

JniMiK—[Run)iing toicard door l. n.] Oh, its Mr. Van Dunderspeck. 
Come in neighbor. [Boies Van Dunderspeck in.] 

J ACOii— [Excitedly.] Goot morning mine frients, goot morning. Tern 
pe de vorst news vot I ever herd. Vy, it makes me joost so mad I could 
bite myself, I could kick my outsides in, unt preak every pone of mine 
life. Vj', my leetle poy Hans joost runs vild mit excitement, unt he 
raises so many as a dozen gumpanies ov meletia, unt he dress himself up 
unt look just like a solger, unt he goes all arount te town looking for all 
de poys vot he can find now. 

Farmer A. — Yes, brother Jacob, the news is indeed startling and we 
ishall no doubt have war. 

[Drum outside l. u.] 

Jimmie — [Loud] Helloo ! I hear a drum ; there's something going on ; 
I'm going to see what it is. 

[Bans offi,. 1 E., and stands waiting cue l. 1 e.] 

Jacob — Mine Goot in Himmel, vot troubles ! vot troubles! Te hole 
guntry va? alive, unt everypoty vas talking var. 



10 HAKRY ALLEX, THE UNION SPY. 

Emma — Ob, Harr}^ my dear husband, you "will not go? You must not 
leave me. 

Hakky— * * '■' It is Ibeir duty to obey. 

M\RY E. — But.rfatber, bow will we ever get the crops in if the boys 
all leave home ? 

Farmek a.— Never mind the crops, mother ; we can manage them in 
some way. 

Nattie — [Tearfully ] Why, father, Em and I can plant the corn, and 
plow it, too, if necessary, can't we, Em ? 

Emma — Yes, indeed, that we can. 

Farmer A. — Do you hear that, Jacob; we can never fail when our 
vvomen lend such willing hands. 

[Enter Jlmmie, hurriedly, l. 1 e.] 

Siyi'sn^— [Excitedly. '\ Ob, mother! here comes Pussy Van Dunder- 
speck, and a whole lot of boys, going to town to enlist ; I'm going, too 1 

Mary A. — Why, you silly boy,— you're too young, — what in the 
world could you do ? 

JiMMiE— Me, why, I can— drum,— steal chickens, — [Business.} 

Omne's — Steal chickens '? 

Jacob— Aha! Dat vos te poy vot stole my hen-roost ! Aha !— 

Farmer A. — Gracious alive ! who ever taught you such stuff as that? 
Go out and keep quiet. 

[2'akes Jimmis by the ear and leads him toward the door ] 

Siuui^— [Seeing Pussy.] Halloo ! here comes Pussy, now. 
[Pussy singing outside i.. H., dog barking, &e.,, xohcn Pusi^y comes stumbling 
in Ij. 1 E., with long Dutch pipe.] 

Pussy— Get ou-et, get ou-et,— sohel ep me gracious, I dinks I kill 
dem dogs. [Laughs. Business. Aside.] I thot I vos all alone — How 
you vos, mine frients? I say, Ilonrie, comme, see here; canst tu 
Duitch spraken ? — No, — veil, ten, I tole you in English, — bow ish de 
famlisb ? 

IIakry— They are all very well, I thank you. 

Pussy— Dat vos goot ; shake. [They shake hands. Business ] 

Pussy — I vos raisen some leetle gumpanies of sogers, unt I vant you 
unt your bruddcr Frank to go mit me in my gumpany, unt ve go right 
avay off to the var, queek. Vot you say, eh? 

Harry— * "'• * I'm with you. 

Pussy— Veil, dat vos goot ; shake ! [They shake hands.] My poys pe 
standin' down py te street, unt I goes rigbt avay off unt drills dem, vile 
you unt your brudder pe getting ready. 
[Businc9,'<. Runs against Sam L. 1 E. loho has on coat covered withjhur.] 



HARKY ALLEN, THE UNION SPY. ]1 

Pussy — You petter look a leetle ou-et. [Business.] 

Sam— Look out dar, j'ou great big Dutch lumix, wbo you runnin agin, 
or I'll frow dis clar fru you. [Business.] 

Harry — * * * Where have you beeu ? 

Sam — Why, y^u see, Ma=sa Harry, I went out de back waj' to hide, so 
I crawled into de flour chist, an shut de lid down. I node de ole man 
couldn't fine mc in dar; but whar am he— hab he gone? [Looks ahout 
room,] 

Harry — "■*■ ■••' * Comes back for you. 

Sam — But what's gwan on? What's all dis fuss about? Drums a 
betin, men a hollerin ; why, dey almost scared me to def . Deo dar's a 
whole lot of soger men out dar in de lane, an ole Cap'n Pussy Snickle- 
fritz, he looks as sabbage as a meat ax — nuff to make a feller turn white. 

Harry — * * * Come, won't you go along? 

Sam — Well, ii' de white folks am all gwan to town, I hab no dejections 
to go long w id em ! 

Harry — - * * After you get to town ? 

Sam— What ! me go for a soger ? I guess not — not if dis chile know'a 
hisself, and I think he do. 

Harry— * * * Why not? 

Sam— Now, look a here, Massa Harry, did you ebber see two dogs 
fighten ober a bone? 

Harry— * * * But what's that to do with it ? 

Sam— Well, Massa Harry, did— you— ebber — see— de bone get up an 
fight? 

Harry — I don't remember that T ever did. 

Sam — I guess not. Now you boys can be de dogs and' I'll be de bone, 
dat am de innocent cause of all dis fuss. But, as 1 said prebiously, 
before, consequently, if all de whitefolks am gwan to town I hab no 
dejections to go wid em. 

Harry — * * * Put on your good clothes. [Business.] 

Farmer A. — Yes, we will all go. Nattie, get my hat, coat, and cane ; 
Frank, my boy, go out and hitch the horses to the big wagon ; [Business ] 
Mother, you and the girls get on your bonnets and shawls and be ready 
v/hen we drive up ; — come, neighbor, come. 

[Exit ladies, all but Nattie, r. u., geatlemea l. n. Nattie drops into chair uear 
stand and burries her face in her hands as if in tears. — Enter Edmund l. 1 e., cau- 
tiousl}', and lays his hand on Nattie's shoulder. 1 

Ed.mund — * * * I must speak to 3'^ou. 
Nattie — [Rising coldly.] What, Edmund, you here? 
Edmund — * * * What is my answer ? 



12 HAIUIT ALLEN-, tllE rNlON" SPY. 

Nattie — [Proudli/.] This is your answer : Edmund Randolph, I am 
the daughter of a descendant of a noble line of ancestry, who are as 
proud of their lineage as the grandest monarch upon earth. You may 
search our history, and you will not find in the long and illustrious cata- 
logue of glorious names, one single traitor to his country or its flag. You 
have this day openly avowed your sentiments, and determination. Your 
love for the South is far greater than for me. Oh, Edmund, think of 
such a step before it be too late, and as j'ou value my love and happiness, 
■oh, recall those rash vows you have made. 

Edmund — «• * * ^^nd purposes of years. 

Nattie — No, no, Edmund, I do not ask of j-ou such a sacrifice ; all I 
demand is for you to remain loyal to your country. Oh ! Edmund, for 
my sake, unite your fortunes with the North and strive to perpetuate and 
strengthen the union of our fathers, rather than attempt its destruction, 
dissolution, and ruin. 

Edmund — * * " Would be worse than treason. 

Nattie — If such be your resolution, I have determined upon my 
course. In your love of dut}' and for the South, you have divided our 
love, and I will have all or none. Ob, if you have a heart capable of 
loving, you will not torture me. [Aside.] How, oh, how can I accept 
a hand that ere long may be reddened with the blood of those I love ? 
Oh, Edmund ! leave me, leave me now and forever. 

Edmund — " * * And may God bless you. 

[Kisaes Naitic ferwnthj and exits hurriedly L. 1 e.] 

Nattie — [Eushing after Mm totcardthe door.] Oh, Edmund, Edmund, 
do not leave me in anger! Stay, if only for one moment. — He is gone — 
and — forever ! 

[Nattie falls into a rliair near fitund, and covering 7ier face with her 
hands, bursts into tears.'] 

SCENE IL— Landscape or light wood— Enter Edmund and fatlicr i,. 1 e. hnrricdly, 
witli travelins bag.s and overcoats. 

Edmund — * * - I never can forgive them. 

Mr. R.— Now come, come, Edmund, do not be so violent; we have 
all been too hasty. \Yc should not allow a slight difference of political 
opinions to create an enmity between such old friends as we and the 
Aliens have been. Then, }^ou must not forget your relations to Miss 
Nattie. 

Edmund — - * * or we will miss the train. [Both exit 

u. 1 E.] 

music. 



IIARHY .\LLEy, THE UNION SPY, 13 

SCENE III.— Street or dark wood— Sign " Recruits Wanted "—American flag— Stand, 
with rolls upon it— Captain Towne discovered seated near stand c, reading paper 
and smoking cigar — Ink-stand and pen. 

[Ilans^ voice without l. h.] 

Pussy— Left! left! left! [Enter with squad is. u. e.j Left! left! 
left! [Move around stage twice.'] Halt! [Squad all fall down.] Poys, 
vot makes you stop so suddent? Stop kinder easy like. Now deu, fall 
in ! fall in ! line oop ! line oop ! — Dat vas goot ; vront vace ! [Business.] 
No, no, no, vace mid me, I tole you. [Business.] Dress oop a lectle on 
te otter eut. Dat vas right. Now den, poys, I tole you some dings : 
Dos repels down Sou-eth vas kicking oop a dundering muss, imt it vos 
our tuty to go right avay down unt clean em all ou-et ; unt ven ve gets 
trilled, vy, ve go; unt dat is vy I trill you now. Ven I kome to dis 
guntry I vas only a Cap'n, unt if you go mit me, I make you all Cap'ns 
joost like me, — dats so,^vill you go ? 

Omnes— Yes! yah! etc. 

Pussy— Dat vos goot; now, poys, look ou-et of dose gunts. Orter 
arms! [No. 5 man drops gun on toe.] Dat vos too pad mine frient; 
but dat gun moost strike some vare, unt if your feet pe so pig, vy, I 
cant hel-ep it. Present gunts! [All rush toward Mm with guns.] Oh,, 
no, no, no, somedings like dis. — Dont make fools on top ov yourself. 
[Shows them how, atoktcardly .] Present gunts! dat vos goot. Vy, 
poys, ve learn right avay queek. Orter arms! Goot. Now, poys, ve 
inspect doze gunts. Make dem ramrods out ov doze gunts, right avay, 
queek! [Business. First man can't drato ramrod.] Veil, vot in the 
tuyfel is de matter ov you, eh? Vy don't you take dos ramrods ou-et? 
[Business with first ma7i's gun.] Take hold ov dat gunt ; now pull! 
pull ! [Bain7'od pulls out, and both fall on floor ; Pussy gets vp slowly.] 
Mine frient, you had petter make some paeon rind on dat gunt. [Takes 
second man's gun.] Veil, dat vos joost so goot as his. [Takes third 
man's gun.] Py jeemeny crack, dat vos de vorst gunt vot I ever see. 
How in de vorld you ever get dem ramrods ou-et? [Takes fourth man's 
gun.] So hel-ep me gracious, dat vos de vorst gunt ov any. Mine frient, 
you had petter greece dat gunt mit brick-dust. [Takes fifth man's gun.] 
Now, poys, dat vos a nice gunt. Joost look ov dat gunt. I tole you all 
de vile dat vos such a nice gunt. 1 make dat man my high private. 
[Pussy fires off No. 5 man's gun; all scatter r. and l. Business for 
Pussy.] Fall in ! fall in! poys, line oop ! line oop ! [Squad enter slowly.] 
You vos a nice set ov cowards to go off mit dat var; vot you done in 
dat var mitout me. So hel-ep me gracious, ef I dot dare vos von cow- 
yard in my gumpany, I vould keek him right avay ou-et, queek, mit my 



14 HARKY ALLEN, THE UNION SPY. 

von baud. [Business. JVo. 1 man fires off gun; all scatter, terribly 
frightened, Pussy more than ever — who flounders and kicks about i7ie 
stage, then slowly and timidly regains 7ns composzire, assuming an air of 
ioldness.] Fall in ! fall in! line oop ! lineoop! Godfry tarn, but I vos 
scart most my wits ou-et. — Fall in ! fall in ! [3fen slowly enter.] Now, 
vront vace, queek! Lets get out ov dis.— Right vace! left! left! left! 
etc. [All move off stage L. n., leaving Pussy alone.'] Halt! [Business.] 
Veil, I should say I vas left. [Runs off' l. u. e. Business for boys, etc.] 

Enter Harry, Frank, Wilson, Ilorton, and Sam, all shake hands with Capt. Tov.nc. 

Harhy — * * * Any recruits this morning? 

Capt. — Yes, I wan't a few more to fill up my company. 

Wilson — Captain, did you see anything of Pussy Van Dunderspeck ? He 
came down this Avay with a lot of boys to enlist ; we should like to all 
go in the same company. 

Capt. — Yes, he was here in the street a little while ago, drilling a 
squad of recruits, he said he was waiting for you, boys. 

HoRTON — Yes, and here he comes now. [Enter Pussy l. 2 e.] Cap'n, 
we'll all go in your company. 

Pussy— Veil, I shood joost like to find dat little gumpany. [Business.] 
I say, Cap'n, you should give me something nice for pringing j'ou so 
many men, pesides I vas understands de trill too. 

8am— [ Laughing] I say, Massa Cap'n, don't you make dat man Com- 
missary, or else de whole rest of de company will starve to def . 

Capt. — Well, Pussy, what kind of an office do you want? 

Pussy— Veil, 1 don't pe particular— Sheneral, Colonel, Corporals, Cap- 
tain, or some such little dings, 

Capt.— All right. Pussy, I'll make you— eighth corporal. 

Sam — Eight corporals ! by-golly, he's big enough to make a dozen ; 
but I say, Massa Cap'n, you'd better put dat man in de front rank, for 
he'll make bully breast-works for de whole rest of de company. 

Harry — * * * Put down our names— 

Frank — Hold on, Harrj', don't enlist yet — wait until father and the 
rest come— they will be here directly. 

[Enter Mr. and Mr.?. Allen, Nattie, Emma, Jimmie, Jacob Van Dunderspeck, and 
citizens r. 1 e. Jiusines/:.] 

Farmer A. — Good morning. Captain, good morning. [Shakes hands.] 
This looks very much like business. Pm a little too old to go myself, but 
here are my two boys, and as dearly as I love them, I will let them 
take my place. 

Capt.— That is the right spirit, Mr. Allen, and argues well for our 



HARRY ALLEN, THE UNJON SPY. 15 

cause. A country containiug such true aud lo3'al hearts is worthy of 
any sacrifice we can make for her. 

Emma— Oh ! Harry, must you go V How can I give you up V 

Harry — ■» * -x- 'pj^g name of Americans. 

Mary A. — My boys, I fear for your safety, but if it is your duty, 
then go, Heaven will guard and protect you, for our cause is just. 

JiMMiE— Say, Captiiin, let me go,— can't I, mother? 

Mary A. — Oh, no, Jimmie, you are too small — j'ou could never endure 
the hardships of a soldier's life ; besides, they will not take you any way. 

JiMMiE — Yes 3'^ou will, won't you, Captain? 

Capt. — I fear you are too small for a s,:>ldier, my boy, 

Jimmie — Well, but I can be a drummer. 

Capt. — If you will go as a drummer, and your parents are willing, I 
suppose that I can take you. 

Mary A. — No, no. Captain, do not say so. Jimmie, my darling, I can- 
not loose you, too. 
\If Ji:nmi3 can sing, introduce the following so7ij, air '' Minnie Lee :"] 

Let me ^o, my dearest mother, 

Let j'our doiibtiug heart be still ; 
We must conquer this rebelion. 

We must conquer, and we will. 
Now. the faithful must not falter ; 

Let your tears no longer flow,— 
Brother Harry will protect me, 

Dearest mother, let me go. 

[If he cannot sing, omit song and say ;] 

JiM.MY— Oh, yes, mother, do let me go, — Harry and Frank will take 
care of me. [Business.] 

Mary A. — Jimmie, my darling boy, it will break my heart. But if 
you can be of any service to your country, then go, and may Heaven 
shield and protect yoa from all harm. [ Weeps.] 

Harry — * •• * Let's sign the rolls. [Business. Boys sign 
roll.] 

' Farmer A.— Yes, go, my boys ; you are but doing your duty ; aud 

may the blessing of the Almighty rest upon you.— Come, mother, come. 

[Exit Allen and family, citizens, etc., r. and L.J 

Cavt xiN—[Gat7i£ring iip rolls.] Now, boys, come, I will issue your 
clothing, and we will join the regiment. [All start to exit L. H.] 

Sam— [Hurriedly.] Hole on dar, Massa Cap'n, hole on ; if de boys am 
all gwan to war, why, 1 got de feber too, for de cullerd troops dey 
tight bravely. 

Captain — Well, Sam, if you go, I make you company cook. 

MUSIC. 



IG HAERY ALLEN, THE UNION SPY. 

Exit onines L. H.,— clear ptage— companies form and move on immediately l. 1 k., 
going through with military evolutions in which they are be>t diilled, closing with 
colouers commanding. 

Col. Hall— Battallion, Iialt! front I ou ccnler, dress! front ! order, 
arms! parade rest! [Business.] 

[Allen family, Jacob Van Dunderspeck, and citizens enter r. 1 e. Farmer Allen, 
bearing .^mcricsn flag, which he hands to Naltie.] 

MUSIC. 

[Nattie sings " The Star Spangled Banner," soldiers and citizens joining in chorus 
after which she presents flag.l 

Nattie— Col. Hall, allow me, in behalf of the ladies of , 

to present to your regiment this stand of colors, feeling assured that we 
trust it in the hands of those who will never allow its bright stars and 
stripes to be trailed in the dust by traitor hands. You go forth to fight 
for one country and one flag, — we stay home to aid you with our 
prayers and our devotions. Colonel, take this flag, and stand by it 
until it shall Avave over every foot of American soil, [Ilcauls flarj, and 
retires vp stage.] 

CoL. H.— Ladies, in behalf of this regiment, which I have the honor 
to command, I accept this beautiful flag, assuring you that its bright stars 
and stripes shall never be sullied by any act of ours ; we take it, and the 
behest of its fair donors shall ever be an incentive to die, if need be, in 
its defense. Attention, battalion! In j^lace, rest! Now, boys, three 

cheers for the ladies of ; hip, hip, hurrah ! Tiger. Attention, 

battalion ! Shoulder arms ! Color guard to the front and centre, 
march! [Serr/'t salutes flag.] Sergeant, in your hands I place this sa- 
cred trust. [Hands flag to serg't.] Color-guard, about face! Battalion, 
present arms! Color-guard, to your post— march ! Battalion, shoulder 
arms! Right face ! [Music] Battalion, forward,— hetid of the column 
to the left, — march ! [Business. Soldiers nvire off, friends hid good-bye, 
stage darkens, etc.] 

(iRAND TABLEAU. 
Curtain. 



HARKY ALLEN, THE UNION SPY. 17 



ACT II. 

SCENE IL— The bivouac by night— Dark wood— Sta^e dark— Soldiers discovered 
sleeping— Sentinels on duty r. and l. hand— Harry Allen discovered seated on 
blanket, reading a letter, r. c, by lighted candle in a boyonet, placed in Jim- 
mie's drum. 

Music as curtain rises. 

Hakry — * * ^- The clear ones at home. [Tableau, Sol- 
dier'' s dream.'] 

music' 
Refrain, "Home Sweet Home," with invisible chorus. [Business.l 
Harry — "- * -' Of my clear wife and child. 

MUSIC, TAPS. 

Harry — *'■ ••■ * My turn on picket. [Business.1 

When Harry lies down to sleep, the tramp of the Grand Rounds is heard approaching 
p.. 1. E. Serg't of Grand Rounds enters, Capt. Towne commanding. {Business.l 

1st Sentinel — Halt ! Who goes there ? 

Serg't — Grand Rounds. 

1st Sent. — Stand, Rounds':' Advance, Sergeant, with the counter- 
sign. [Business.'] 

1st Sent. — The countersign is correct. Advance, Rounds. [Capt. 
Towne advances.] 

Capt. T.— Sentinel, what are your instructions? 

1st Sent. — To allow no unnecessary noise, and no one to pass with- 
out the countersign. 

Capt. T. — Your instructions are correct. Keep a strict watch, and if 
anything unusual occurs, send for me immediately. Sergeant, advance 
your guard to the next post. 

Sergt. — Guard, forward march ! 

[Each sentinel challenges in the same manner and receive the same instructions, 
when the Grand Rounds exit l. 1 e., and quietness is restored. Reveille is sounded 
without R. and l. ; each company fall in for roll-call. When ranks are broken, 
then' introduce life in camp, songs, dances, quartetts, contrabands, business, etc., 
etc., until assembly is sounded, when each company fall in and company commanders 
take command of their respective companies. Then Colonel Hall enters l. 1 e. and 
takes position ; Adjutant presents regiment, etc.] 

Col. H.— Battalion, order arms ! parade, rest ! 

MUSIC. 

■' Hail to the Chief," as Gen. Grant and staff approaches, and are about 
to enter l. 1 e. 
Col. H. — Attention, battalion ! shoulder arms ! [As GenH Grant and 
staff enter l. 1 e.] 
3 



18 HARRY ALLEN, THE UNION SPY. 

Col. H. — Present arms ! [Oeneral raises Mt.} 

Col. H. — Battalion, shoulder arms! 

Gen'l Grant— Colonel, I wish to inspect your regiment. [Business.] 

INSPECTION. 

Gen'l G. — Colonel, pass your regiment in review. 
CoL. H. — Battalion, shoulder arms! right face! pass in review! 
battalion, forward; head of column to the left; march! [Troops move 

off L. 1 E.] 

MUSIC. 

[After troops move off\ General liglits cigar and icalks stage from l. to k. 
once or twice, then turning to Chief of Staff—] 

Gen'l G. — General, is there any news from Buell yet? 

Gen'l R.— No, sir. 

Gen'l G. — I do Avish he would hurry up. I fear an attack from the 
enemy, and my force is too small to contend with him in my present 
exposed position. 

Maj. Dent. — [Entering r. 2 e., saluting.] Sir, General Printiss sends 
compliments, and desires me to inform you that the enemy are appearing 
in force in his front. 

Gen'l G. — Sir, order General Printiss to hold his position at all haz- 
ards, but to avoid a general engagement, if possible. [Maj. Dent, retires 
up stage and converses in dumb sJ>ow with Staff. Oeneral Grant icalks 
stage from R. to L. meditatively once or twice.] 

Gen'l G. — I must have further information in regard to the enemy's 
movements. [Reflects a moment.] Major Dent. ! [Dent, comes down and 

salutes.] Inform Colonel Hall of the Infantry that I wish to 

see him immediately. 

Maj. D. — Yes, sir. [Maj. Dent, salutes and exits l. u. e., and enters 
L. u. e. with Col. Hall.] 

Maj. D.— General, Colonel Hall. [Col salutes.] 

Gen'l G. — Good morning. Colonel. 

CoL. H. — Good morning, General. 

Gen'l G. — Colonel, I require the services of a shrewd, intelligent, and 
courageous man, — one whom I can trust upon an important secret mis- 
sion ; can you furnish me such an one from your regiment ? 

Col. H. — Yes, General, I think I can. 

Gen'l G. — Then, have him detailed and sent to these headquarters at 
once. 

CoL. H. — Is that all. General ? 

Gen'l G.— That is all, sir. 



HAREY ALLEN, THE UNIOIf SPY. 19 

Col. H.— Good morning, General. 

Gen'i, G. — Good morning, Colonel. [^Col. exits l. u. e. General 
walks stage from R. to l.] 

Harry — * * * To report to you. 

Gen'l G. — Sergeant, step this way ; I have something of importance 
to communicate to you. I have sent for you, sir, to go upon a hazardous 
and dangerous mission, that is, I want you to enter the enemy's lines as 
^ spy; ascertain all you can in regard to his movements, numbers, and 
situations, and report the same to me at the earliest possible moment. 
Are you willing to do so ? 

Harry — * * * I will undertake the service. 

Gen'l, G. — Well, sir, you can be of much greater service, and if sue 
cessful, I assure you that you shall be promoted. You must exercise the 
utmost care and caution, for, if you are discovered, you will be shot^ 
You had better provide yourself with a suit of citizens clothing, and pass 
yourself off as a resident of this vicinity. Go now, prepare yourself, and 
in one hour report to my headquarters for further instructions and a 
pass through our lines. {Exit Harry l. 2 e.— Gen'l walks once across 
stage, then turns to staff.] Gentlemen, we will go down to the river, I 
wish to communicate with the commodore in regard to crossing Buell 
over when he arrives. \Genl exits icit/i staff n. 1 e. — Enter Harry Imr- 
riedly, followed by Frank, l. u. e.] 

Frank — Hold on, Harry, do not go on this perilous expedition. If 
you are discovered you will be shot, 

Harry — * * •• Perish in the attempt. 

Frank — Well, then, if you are determined to go, I will get old Sam to 
go with you, for he's acquainted with every inch of the ground between 
our lines and Corrinth, and besides he's smart, and may be of great 
service to you. 

Harry— -■ •-■ * And may God bless you. [Exit k. u. e.] 

Frank— Harry ! Harry ! wait for me ; I'll go with you to the lines. 

JIUSIC. 
NOTE.— Here may be introduced the Confederate army, with General Beauregard and 
staff, if desired, and stage be large enough. If not, the scene had better be 
omitted. 

SCENE TIL— Music, " Dixie,"— Light wood— Enter Captain Randolph commanding 
Rebel guard r. 1 e. \_Busiriess.'\ 

Capt. R. — * * "" Here comes some one now. [Enter 
Sam L. 1 E., xoldstUng ^' Dixie."] 
Capt. R. — * * * Have you got a pass ? 
Sam — Yes, Massa, — clar to goodness, — Ise got one yer somwhar. 



20 HAERY ALLE]Sr3 THE UNIOK SPY. 

Capt. R— -^ * * When did you get it ? 

Sam — I got it yesterday eveuin, wlien I was down in you-ens camp. 

Capt. R.— * * - Wliere did you get it ? 

Sam— From de Gineril. 

Capt. R.— * * * Blockhead,— from what General ? 

Sam— Why, de Gineril of de army. 

Capt. R.— The General of which array ? 

Sam — De Gineril ob de army vrhar de sogcrmens all stay, down dar 
in de bush. 

Capt. R. — Well, well, hurry up ; let's see your pass. [Busincss.'j 

Sam — Dars your pass, Massa. [Hands jmss.} 

Capt. R. — [Examines 2)ass.] That's all right; I see, its from General 
Cheatham. 

Sam — Yes, I node it was Cheat-em, Swindle-em, or sumfin like dat. 

Capt. R. — •• * * Be caught out as late again. 

Sam — Tank you, Massa Gineril, tank you. [Crosses to R. ii. Aside.] If ole 
Massa Edum node it was dis chile, wouldn't he go fru me mighty lively 
tho ? But now Ise in de lines, I wonder whar I'll fine poor Massa 
Harry ? [Exit Sam r. 1 e.] 

Capt, R.— * * * Right shoulder, shift arms ! forward 
march. [Exit tcitJi guard r. 1 e.] 

Capiain R. moves guard on stage quickly behind sceue, and is discovered in com- 
mand of entire picket guard as scene opens. Blanket on stage. 

SCENE IV.— Sergeant De Yoe discovered with guard when scene opens. 

Serg't De YoE— Fall in, second relief! fall in! Guard, right face! 
counter march by file left, march ! [Exit with guard l. 3 e.] 
[Enter Sam r. 3 e., eating a pie.] 

Sam — Hello, boys ! dont you want to buy some prowisions ? 

Capt. R. — How do you sell 'em. Uncle? 

Sam — Only two dollars apiece ; dem's nice fresh pies. [Soldiers feel 
in Sam's basket.] Look out dar, boys, look out ; don't go for to take 
dem pies without payin' for dem. [Business.] 

Capt. R, — * * * Confederate money or greenbacks ? 

Sam— I'll take de corn-fed ebry lime ; I don't like dem Linkum green- 
bac's no how. 

Serg't De Yok— [Entering icith squad L. 3. e.] Squad, halt ! front ! 
order arms ! 

Capt. R. — * * * At the outposts. Sergeant ? 

Serg't De Yoe — Everything is all right, I believe, Cap'n. 

Capt. R.— Sergeant, you may discharge your relief. 



HARRY ALLEN", THE UNION" SPY. 21 

Serg't De Yeo— Guard, stack arms! right face! break ranks- 
march ! [Exit Capt. B. K. u. E.] 

Sam— Say, boys, maybe you-ens would like to buy some pies ? 

Serg't De Yoe — [Feeling in Sam's basket.] What have you got in 
your basket, old man ? [Busmess.] 

Sa>i — Look out dar now, keep your dirty fingers out of dempies, 
unless you buys som of dem. [Business.] 

Serg't De Yoe — What's that you say, you black imp? Boys, get 
that blanket and we'll hoop the old nigger up, and learn him how to talk 
to white folks. 

[Boys shake Sam up ; during the cxcitemeut Captain Randolph enters r. v. e.] 

Capt. R. — There, there, boys, that will do. [Business.] 
Sam — Boys, dats treatin' de ole man mighty ruff, now, I tole you; I 
aint use to such kihd of business no how. 
[ Voice without.] Fall in, guard, officer of the day ! 

[Capt. R. and Serg't De Yoe form guard. When Col. Randolph enters e. 2 e., Capt 
R. gives order.] 

Capt, R. — Guard, present arms! [Col. B. salutes, then crosses stage to 
L. 3 E. and looks off.] 

Capt. R. — Guard, shoulder arms ! [Col. B. turns to Capt, B.] 

Col, R. — Captain, dismiss your guard. [Col. B. turns again and looks 
offi^.] 

Capt. R. — Guard, order arms ! rest ! [Col. B. apjyroacJies Capt. B., and 
they shake hands.] 

Col, R. — Good evening. Captain. 

Capt. R. — Good evening, Colonel. 

CoL. R. — How is everything in front? 

Capt. R. — All quiet, sir, I believe. [Business.] 

[Corporal Clarke enters, followed by Harry Allen as Old Man of the mountains, 

L. 2 E.] 

Corp'l Clarke— Colonel [Salutes], I found this old man prowling 
about our lines, and I brought him to you. He says he lives about here, 
and wants to pass through. 

CoL. R. — That's all right. Corporal ; return to your post. [Corporal 
salutes, and exits l. 2 e. Business.] 

CoL. R. — I say, old man, where are you going? [Business.] Say, my 
man, where are you going? 

Harry— * * * Eh,— did you speak to me? 

Col. R. — Yes, sir, I spoke to you, — where are you going? 

Harry— * * * Don took all I had. 

Sam— Bress my soul, if dat aint Massa, now. If de ole man Ran- 
dolph ebber finds him out, he's gwan up, shur. 



22 HARKT ALLEJT, THE UNION SPY. 

Col. R. — Where do you live?— Confound a deaf man, any how. — 
[Louder.] Say, old man, — where— do— you— live? 

Harry — * * ••' Down thar by do branch. 

Col. R. — Did you see any Yankees down there? \_Louder.'\ Did you 
see any Yankees down there this morning ? 

Harry — * * * Than the leaves on these trees. 

CoL. R. — Well, you'll not see so many of them at this time to-morrow. 
[Retires ii^y stage.] Captain, the orders are very strict to-night; you will 
double your picket lines after dark, and keep very quiet. Halt all per- 
sons approaching your out posts, allow no noise or unnecessary tires. 
General Johnstone intends to attack the Yankees at day-break, and will 
move out the entire army on the Shilo road during the night. [Business.] 

Harry — * * * Your life recognize me now. 

Sam — All right, Massa ; de ole man aint gone crazy yet. 

Col. R. — Captain, take this old man to General Johnstone's head- 
quarters; he may possibly have some knowledge or information that 
will be of service to him. [Busimss.] 

Capt. R. — ■""■ * * j\^ gpy from the Yankee army ! 

Omnes— A spy ! ! 

Capt. R. — Yes, behold ! Harry Allen ! [Business.] 

CHORD. 

Col. R. — Harry Allen ! the son of my old friend, as I live! 

Sam — Now den, dat poor boy will hav to pass in his checks, shur ! 

CoL. R. — I am sorry, sir, to find you in this situation, and fear I" shall 
be able to do but little in your behalf— 

Harry — * * * At your hands. 

CoL. R. — [In anger.] Be guarded, sir, in your answers ; I may have 
it in my power to be of service to you, and a more respectful tone would 
better become you. What was your object in entering our lines ? 

Harry — That question I Avill never answer. 

CoL, R. — Then, sir, it will be answered by a military court martial. 
[Relentingly .] But come, Harry, be reasonable, I am disposed to do all 
I can for you. Give me all the information you can in regard to your 
forces, movements, numbers, and situations, and I will intercede for 
and obtain your pardon, 

Harry — * * * Upon the altar of my country. 

CoL. R. — [Angrily.] Very well, sir, you have sealed your own 
doom. You have been captured as a spy ; you shall be tried 
as a spy, and, if found guilty, hung as a spy ! Captain, put this man 
under strong guard, and keep him there until I send for him. [Col. B. 
returns tip stage and converses in dumb show with guard.] 



HAEKY ALLEN, THE UNION SPY. 23 

Capt. R. — All right, Colonel. [Capt. R. forms guard , quietly.^ 
Hakry — * * * My relief, if possible. Be quick, go. 
Sam— All right, Massa, — Ise off. \_Exit Sam, hurriedly, R. 1 e.] 
Capt. R. — * * * By file right, march ! [^Exit r. 1 e.] 

SCENE YI.— Light wood— Enter Sam, hurriedly, b. 1 e., all out of breath. 
Sam— Now, den, Ise got away from clem Johnny rebs ; I must hunt up 
de Gineril, an tell him all about de rebs gwan to tack him in de morning, 
an' dat Massa Harry am a prisoner, an' ax him for to send out a crowd 
an' help de poor boy out. By golly, dis nigger must hurry up or he'll 
be late, shur ! \_EMt l. 1 e., running.] 

SCENE VII. —Rocky pass, or dark wood,— set rocks on l. h., sentinel on duty.— Harry 
Allen, Capt. Randolph, and rebel soldiers discovered. 

Capt. R. — * * - And thus thwart me. 

Harry — * * * You cowardly rebel traitors. 

Capt. R.— * * "■ Of a court martial. 

Harry — - - "■■' As you will. 

Capt. R. — * * "■• A few moments to live. 

Harry — - * * And that is — surrender. [Business.] 

TABLEAU. 

MUSIC. 
SCENE VIIL-Lisht wood, or landscape. 

Sam— [O^ifcwfc r. 1 e., loudly.] Come along here, Massa Cap'n— come 
along [Enter Sa?n r. 1 e., ioitli Captain Randolph a prisoner] ; de boys tole 
me for to take you down to camp, an Ise gwan to do it, shur, — so come 
along. 

Capt. R.— * - "" This rope, and let me go. 

Sam — No sir-ee; I couldn't do dat no how. You can't buy me off dat 
cheap, so move along an' don't be a-foolin wid de ole man. 

Capt. R. — * * * Come, do let me go, 

Sam — Oh, no, Massa Cap'n, I couldn't go bac on de United States for 
no fifty dollars. 

Capt. R. — * * * And set me free. 

Sam — A hundred dollars ! dats a good deal of money ; but look y'ar, 
Massa Cap'n, I guess you don't know dis ole chile. [Throws off w?dskers.] 
Massa Edum, you didn't ebber spec to see de ole man boss, did you ? 

Capt. R.— * ■» * a good master to you ? 

Sam — Yes, Massa Edum, you was always a purty good massa tome, 
dats a fac, but dars no use in talkin', dis nigger can't sour on de boys — 
so come along. 

Capt. R. * * * If you will only set me free. 



24 HAERY ALLEX, THE UKIOX SPY. 

Sam— Now, Massa, don't try for to tempt de ole man. De Lord knows 
I should like to see my ole wife an de little ones, an' He, in his own 
good time will fotch dem to me, — but, Massa, I couldn't break de prom- 
ise dat I made de boys, if I node it would free dem all, and I become 
de owner of de whole confederacy, so come along an no more foolishness. 

Capt. R — [Business.] * * '■' You will not release me ? 

Sam — For de last time, Massa Edum, dis ole darky says, No ! and he 
means business. 

Capt. R. — Then, take that, you black rascal, [C(q)t. B. knocks Sam 
cloicn, and exits r. 1 e.] 

Sam — Hole on dar, Massa Edum ; I'll take dat liundred dollars. [Runs 

off R. 1 E.] 

SCENE IX.— Dark wood— General Grant and staff discovered looking oft' n. h. with 
field-glasses — Orderlies exit and enter from k. to l., bearing dispatches. 

Capt. ToviSK— [Filters r. 2 e. with Harry and Sam.] General, these 
men came to our skirmish line and wished to be brought directly to you. 
They are from the enemy's lines, with valuable information. [Capt. T. 
exits R. 2 e.] 

Gen'l G. — Why, it is the spy I sent out ! My man, did you succeed 
in entering the enemy's lines V 

Harry— "•• * ■• Their column's in motion in the dis- 
tance. 

Gen'l G.— My brave fellow, you have done nobly, and shall not be 
forgotten. [To Chief of Staff.] General, enter an order i-ecommending 
the immediate promotion of First Sergeant Henry Allen, of Company 

A. , Regiment Infantry, to be made Major, and A. D. C, 

to be assigned to my personal Staff, for brave and meritorious services. 

Harry— * * ■■ If its going into a tight. 

Gen'l G.— Very well, sir, you may do so for the present, if you 
desire. 

Harry — * " ■• Come along, Sam, let's go to the regi- 
ment. [Business.] 

Gen'l G. — Hold on, my colored friend, what can I do for you ? 

Sam — You can't do nuflfin for me, Massa Ginerill, unless you double 
my rations. 

Gen'l G.— Double your rations ? Why, sir, they shall be thribbled ; 
aad more than that, I will confer upon you the right of suffrage. 

Sam— Tank you, Massa Gineril, tank you. 'Deed, chile, dis ole nigger 
has done suffered nuff already. 

Gen'l G.— Oh, no, sir, you do not understand me ; I mean that I v/ill 
change your condition, that is, give you your freedom. [Business.] 



HARRY ALLEN-, THE UNIOJS" SPY. 25 

Sam— Tank you, Massa Ginerill, tank j'ou. I'll take some ob dat in 
mine ebry day in de week. 

Harry— Well, come on Sam, let's go to the regiment. [Exit Harry 
and Sam L. 1 e.] 

Maj. Dent. — [Entering r. 3 E., hurriedly.] Sir, General Sherman 
sends compliments, and desires me to inform you that the enemy are 
advancing in force. [Exit Maj. Dent. r. 3 e .] 

Gen'l G. — [To chief of staff.] Sir, order the long roll sounded , and the 
whole command under arms immediately. Order General Wallace's 
division to the extreme right and have the artilery take position in front. 
The enemy evidently intend offering us Ijattle. [Long roll, music, firing 
homh shells, etc.] 

TABLEAU. 
Curtain. 



ACT III. 



SCENE I.— Battlefield at night.— Dark wood.— Col. Randolph, Hany, Jimmie, and 
Sam, also dead and wounded soldiers, and sisters of mercy discovered. 

Music as curtain rises. 

[Business.] 

Harry- •• * •■ I'm dying of thirst. 

Sam— Here it is, Massa Harry. Cheer up, you's all right yet, chile. 

Col. R. — Water, water. In Heaven's name give me some wa-ter. 

Harry — * - - Never mind me, [Business.] 

Sam— I clar to goodness, Massa Harry, if it aint ole Massa Randolph ; 
poor ole man, he seems almost gone. 

Harry — * * * Give him the water. 

Col. R. — Harry, I am severely wounded ; yes, dying — forgive me— and 
if you survive this hour, tell my old friend, your father, that Col. Ran- 
dolph, dying upon the battlefield— regrets— and prays— Heaven—to- 
forgive his treason — to — the— old — Qa.g.[Col. B. dies.] 

Jimmie— Oh ! help ! Mother ! Harry ! Where are you ? 

Harry — Over yonder — yonder. [Business.] • 

Sam — Bress de Lord, Massa Harry, if it aint poor little Jimmie ! 
MUSIC. [Business.] 



26 HAKKY ALLEN, THE UNIOK SPY. 

Hakky— ■'■ " * Sam! Sam! 
Sam — Yes, Massa. 

Harry — * " * I'm so faint. [Busmess.] 
Harry— ■' * - Sam, my dear old friend, good bye- 
God bless you. [Exit bearers with Harry r. 2 e.] 
jrusic. 
TABLEAU. 



ACT IV. 



SCENE I.— Andersonville Prison Pen— Stockade across rear of stage— Sentinel on 
duty— Harry, Jimmie, Wilson, Horton, Pussy, and prisoners discovered in torn 
and ragged garments. 

MUSIC. 

Harry — * * ""' and been spared this living death. [Bus- 
iness.l 

WiLSOK — Come, cheer up, Harry ; don't be so disheartened ; we will 
yet live to see these villains hung up like dogs, for our government is 
bound to win. {Business.'] 

Harry — - * * He did not have half enough. 

Wilson — I know it is hard, very hard. But cheer up, old friend, 
we still have left us the prisoners' hope, Ave may yetbe exchanged. 

Jimmie— Harry, brother, have you anything to eat? I'm so hungry. 

Harry' — * * " Will give us something soon. 

Jimmie — Oh, what would mother say if she could see us now ? But 
she does not know how we suffer, and I'm glad of it, for it would make 
her feel so badly to know that her boys are starving, for I am starving, 
brother. 

Harry— * * * To help or save. {Business.'] 

Jimmie — There, there, brother, never mind me ; I will try and keep 
up ; I cannot bear to hear you talk so ; I do not feel so very hungry 
after all. 

Omnes— Bread ! bread ! bread ! [Business.] 

Capt. R. — " * * [Entering -R. v. -E..] Or I'll brain some 
of you. 

Wilson — Then give us something to eat, you heartless villain— 

Capt. R.— ■• * * Till you hoAvl for mercy. 

Wilson — Whip me, will you? Do it, if you dare! I'm a Federal 



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soldier, and my Government would hang you like a dog if j^ou dare do 
such a thing. 

Omnes — Go for him ! give it to him, Wilson ! [Business] 

Capt. R. — [Going to r. u. e.] "■• * * I'll give you some- 
thing to howl for. 

Harry — * - * This poor, starving boj-. 

Capt. R.— * -• * And I'll keep my oath. 

Harry — * '■■ * Have mercy ! have mercy ! [Kneels.'} 

Capt. R.— * * * No, never! 

Harry— Then, where will all this end ? 

Capt. R.— * * " Rot, starve, and die! 

JiMMiE— Oh, Harry, get up and be a man; I would rather starve than 
see you humble yourself before that cruel, hard-hearted coward. [Shakes 
fist at Capt. B. Business.] 

Capt. R. — -x- * * You little imp. 

JiMMIE — You — 

Capt. R. — * * " I'll soon fix you. [Busiiiess.] 

Harry— - ■•' * I'll brain you, fiend— 

Capt. R. — You will, will you — take that ! [Business.] 

JiMMiE — Oh you wretch, I'll choke the life out of you. [Business.] 

Capt. R. — I'll soon fix you. [Business.] 

JiMMiE. [Running from Capt. R.] Oh, help ! Boys, he'll murder 
me. [Randolph fires, aiid Jirmnie falls.] 

MUSIC. [Business.] 

Capt. R.— * * * Back! Back! Back! [Capt. R. exits 
r. u. e. — Business.] 

Wilson — Poor Jimmie's troubles are over at last. I fear he is dead. 
Oh, God, this is terrible. Harry lies insensible, where that brute knocked 
him down ; 'twould be a blessing could he remain so. [Business.] Harry, 
Harry, get up, that villain has killed your brother Jimmie. 

Harry — * * * What did you say? 
• Wilson — That rebel captain has killed Jimmie. 

Harry— * * * No, no— not killed him? 

Wilson — Yes, he has, — seethere, see there! 
MUSIC. [Business.] 

Harry — * * * Speak to me, speak to me. 

Jimmie— Mother, mother, come to me. Oh, where have I been— where 
am I ? Harry, brother, is that you ? Pray for me, I am dying. Oh, if 
I could only see mother again. 

Harry — * * * You will see mother again. 



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JisniiE — Yes, yes, I will see lier again, but not in this world. If you 
live to see lier, tell her— I will meet her — up there— up there ! [Dies.] 
MUSIC. [Business.] 

Harry — •• •• -^ It drives me mad ! [Business.] 

Wilson — Oh, God, this is dreadful, it will kill Harry, too. Fred 
spread that blanket and we will lay Jimmie out, for he is dead. Why 
don't our government release us from this more than hell ? Have they, 
too, given us up? 

HoRTON — No, no, George, they will never forsake us so long as this 
(Tear old flag floats over us. [Takes a little flag from his bosojn.] Be care- 
ful, don't let the guard see it. I have carried this little emblem of my 
country's greatness through ail my sufferings and deprivations next to 
my heart, lor it brought back to me memories of happier days, when w'e 
stood beneath its starry folds breathing the air of freedom. Take it, and 
place it upon Jimraie's breast, and burry it with him, and it will be a 
shield that will protect him, brightning in its lustre and beauty, through- 
out eternity. 

MUSIC. 

Song, " Tramp ! Tramp !" 

[Business.] 

Frank — [Enters with Co. of U. S. soldiers, bearing flag, R. u. E., Capt. -R. 
■a prisoner.] Cheer up, boys, we've come to set you free. [Business.] 
Soug, '• Rallj' round the flag." 

Frank— Why, George Wilson, is this you ? Great Heavens, how you 
have changed. 

Wilson — Oh, Frank, I'm so glad to see you. [Business.] 

Frank— And Pussy, too. Why, Pussy, what's the matter of you? 
Where's the rest of you ? 

Pussy — Yes, Frank, dis vos all der vos left ov me. I loose all ov my 
beautiful form. Dis prison pisness don't agree mit me, unt I vants to go 
home, unt see my ma. [Cries.] 

Frank — Well, my poor boy, you shall go. [Business.] And here is 
Fred. Hortou. Boys, I am delighted to see you,— but where is Harry V 
Is he not here ? Was he not captured with you ? 

HoRTON — Frank, I'm afraid you've come too late to save him ; there 
he lies. [Points to Harry. Business.] 

Frank— Great Heavens ! that is not Harry, — 'tis impossible ! he is not 
dead ! [Business.] Harry, Harry, look up, don't you know me? [Bus- 
iness.] 

Harry — ^' " * Who is it ? 



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Frank— Me, Harry ; your brother Frank, don't you know me? See! 
there's the old flag, — we've come to take you home. [Business.] 

Harry — * - * Save our darling brother Jimmie. 

Frank — Jimmie ! in Heaven's name, what of hira ? 

Harry — He's dead, dead, dead ! [Business.] 

Frank — Dead, did you say ? Boys, where is he ? 

Wilson — Here, Frank, here. [Throws blanket off from Jimmie' s face.] 

Frank — [Business.] Oh ! Jimmie, my little brother, dead ! would to 
God I could have been spared this. What will my poor mother say 
when she hears the sad news that her darling boy is dead, — why, he has 
been shot ! tell me, who has committed this deed ? that I may rid the 
earth of such a monster ! [Business.] 

Wilson — That fiend there, Edmund Kandolph ! 

Capt. R. — Fiend, etc. - * * Do your worst. 

Frank — Edmund Randolph, is it possible that you have committed 
this deed ? You, whose place it should have been to cherish and protect 
him; you, who once sought to win the love of that boy's sister? — 

Capt. R.— Hold ! hold ! Frank Allen, etc., etc. * * ""• You 
cowardly Yankee hireling. 

Frank — Die, monster! [Fires, and Randolph falls.] Your life alone 
can expiate your crime. [Business.] 

[All kneel on stage and form pi'^tiire^] 

Capt. R. — [Struggling.] Your bullet has found a resting-place in a 
true Southern heart. [Falls, and dies.] 

MUSIC. 

Refrain, " Sleep, Dearest, Sleep." 

TABLEAU. 

Curtain. 



ACT V. 



SCENE I.— Plain chamber, same as in Act Ist, Scene 1st— Sofa k. h.— Six chairs- 
Stand L. c, with spread upon it— Farmer Allen, Mrs. Mary Allen, Emma, Nattie, 
Harry, and Winnie discovered— Chair, with small drumuponit— c. two newspapers. 

Music as curtain rises. 
Mary A. — Thank God, the war is almost over, and our dear boys 
will soon be home again. 



30 HAERY ALLEN, THE UlN'^ION" SPY. 

Nattie — Yes, mother, all that are left of them. But oh, to think of 
the many vacant chairs and desolate hearth-stones that may be found 
throughout our grief-strickened land. 

Harry — Yes, Nattie there are indeed many sad and desolate hearth- 
stones, and scarcely a fireside throughout the length and breadth of our 
land but has one vacant chair. Please sing for us, sister, that song we 
all love so much, " The Vacant Chair." 

Nattie — Yes, brother, for little Jimmie's vacant chair makes that 
song dear to us all. [Nattie sings ''The Vacant Chair.'"] 

Mary A.— Oh, Harry, I never hear that song but it reminds me of our 
dear, dead boy. 

Harry— * -• - Better world than this. 

Emma — Harry, I heard you say this morning that as soon as you had 
grown a little stronger, you were going to report for duty. But oh, you 
will not go back again, will you? for we cannot, cannot, part with you, 
and besides the war is nearly over. [Business.'] 

Harry — Emma, although home and friends may be very dear to me, 
the first duties of a soldier are obedience to orders, loyalty to coimtry 
and her insulted flag. I have been home nearly two mouths already, 
and duty once again calls me to the front, and I must go. 

Farmer A — Nobly spoken, vay brave boy, nobly spoken, and as muck 
as we all dread to part with you, I know that these noble girls will not 
place a single obstacle in your yfoj to prevent your doing your dutj'. 
[Business.] Sam, did you bring my paper from town this morning V 
Sam! Sam! Sam, I say, wake up [Stamps foot^. Did you bring my 
paper from town this morning ? [Business.] 

Sam — Yes, Massa, buti clare to goodness, dis ole darkee must have 
been slumberin' — I forgot all about dat paper. [Business.] I went down 
to de paper, an' I got de postofflce, and I put it in my pocket, but den, 
'deed chile, I entirely disremember what I don wid em. Dats mighty 
funny — It's kind of seldom bout dat ar paper. Whar in de world can 
dat paper be gwan to ? 

Farmer A. — What's that you've got in your hand ? [Business.] 

Sam — Dars nuffin dar, Massa, but my fist. 

Farmer A. — No, no, Sam, your other hand. [Business.] 

Sam — Well, by golly, Massa, dats funny ; dars your paper, as shur as 
your born. Why, dis old darky must be gwan crazy, shur. 

Farmer A. — Well, well, Sam, give me the paper, 

Sam — Dass your paper, Massa Allen, an from de fuss dey was makin' 
down town dis mornin, I guess dar must be a heap ob good news in it. 



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Harry — Oh, Sam, I'm afraid this war has ruined j'ou, spoiled you 
completely. 

Sam — Yes, Massa Harry, an I guess dat it has spoiled a heap ob white 
trash, too. [Business.] 

Farmer A. — Hip ! hip ! Hurrah. This is indeed glorious news, 

Harry — What is it, father. 

Farmer A. — Why, Lee has surrendered to Grant, — Richmond is ours. 
Now will the war indeed end. 

Sam— Bully for Grant ! 

Jacob — [Enters l. 1 e. excitedly, icith open neiospaper.l Goot news ! 
gootnews! de var vos proke ! de var vos proke. [Dances.] My leetle 
poy Hans vil come home queek, joost like a Prigadeer Sheneral. Sheu- 
eral Hall's gumpany vill pe here mit de depo py de ten o'clock train. 
[Enter Frank l. 1 E. Business.] 

Farmer A. — Frank, my boy, how you have grown, — where is the 
regiment ? 

Frank — It's at the depot, father, and will march up town at eleven 
o'clock. 

Farmer A. — It will? Then, we must make arrangements to give the 
boys a grand reception. Sam, come here, and stop your grinning. I 
want you to go down into the cellar and knock in the head of the best 
barrel of cider you can find. 

Sam — Yes, Massa. [Business.] 

Farmer A. — Come back here, Sam, come back here ; I want you to 

go over to the and tell to get up a dinner for the 

whole regiment, and I will pay for it. 

Sam — Yes, Massa. [Business.] 

Farmer A. — Hold on, Sam, I'm uot through with you yet, — I want 

j^ou to go over to ice-cream saloon and tell him to send over 

immediately to the ten freezers of his best ice cream, and tell 

him I will setttle for it to-morrow. 

Sam — All right, Massa, Ise gwan. [Business.] 

Farmer A. — Come here, Sam, come here. I'll bet you anything you 
don't know where you are going, or what you are going after. 

Sam — Oh, yes I does, Massa. 

Farmer A. — Well, what is it? [Business.] 

Sam — Ise— gwan ober to and— get a dish of ice cream — 

wid ten spoons in it, — 

Farmer A. — Blockhead! nothing of the kind; "a dish of icecream 



32 IIAEEY ALLEN, THE UNION SPY. 

with ten spoons in it,"— wiio said anything of the kind ? Ten — freezers 
— that is — ten cans of ice cream ; now, do you understand me ? 

Sam— Oh, yes. 

Farmek a. — And look here, Sam, I want to give you a word of 
friendly advice before you go— don't get drunk before twelve o'clock. 

Sam — "What time is it now, Massa ? [Business.] 

Farmer A.— It's about 9 o'clock, 

Sam — Oh, Lord, don't I wish it was twelve. 

Jacob — Sam, I vont you to go down py my blace, unt got a pig string 
ov polony saussage, unt a gouple of quarts ov pier, unt a half-pound of 
Limberger Kase, for dis pisness— unt ve go right avay down, unt gif dose 
poys von rousing velcome home. 

Sam — Yes, Massa. [Exit Sam l. 1 e. — Business.] 

Farmer A. — Now, we will get ready to meet the boys. Mother, get 
on your new silk gown, and, girls, put on your best clothes, and we'll all 
go down to the depot and have a glorious time. [Business.] 

[Here introduce the grand illumination scene if the sta^e will admit.] 



SCENE II.— Street or Landscape.— Bummer's march.— Soldiers and citizens enter l. 1 

E. and cross to r. 1 e., with all kinds of articles, animals, etc., etc. 

MUSIC. 

"Hail Columbia." 

Cieueral Grant and staff enter l. 1 e. at the head of the column, and march off e. 1 e. 

in good order, and form on stage in rear of scene. After Sam makes speech, 

scene opens, discovering the grand closing 

TABLEAU. 

RECONSTRUCTION, REUNION, PEACE, AND RROSPERITY. 

Curtain. 

THE END. 



